GRE Word List
RIDDLE
a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
The meaning of the word riddle is a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| incarcerate | to put in prison |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| august | marked by majestic dignity or grandeur |